Christian leaders in Plateau State are mobilizing for a protest in response to the persistent attacks and loss of lives in the region.
Drivetvnews learnt that, over 30 individuals were killed by armed assailants in Bassa communities during the early hours of Monday. This tragedy follows a series of assaults the previous week in Bokkos Local Government Area, where more than 50 people lost their lives.
Dr. Gideon ParaMallam, President of the Gideon and Funmi Peace Foundation and a member of the protest’s organizing committee, confirmed the upcoming demonstration. The event, titled the “2nd Peace Walk Against Continuous Killings,” is being planned to demand justice and an end to the violence.
Dr. ParaMallam explained, “The peace walk is scheduled for Monday, April 21st, 2025—Easter Monday—starting at 9:00 a.m. It is being organized by the Church on the Plateau under the leadership of denominational heads and the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Plateau State Chapter. We are calling on all Christians to stand together in solidarity, mourning, and peaceful protest.”
He further noted the alarming death toll between March 27 and April 2, 2025, during which nearly 80 people were killed in Bokkos LGA alone. He emphasized that these numbers do not include additional casualties in Bassa and other regions across the country.
“In honour of those who have died and in pursuit of justice, the Church is leading this Peace Walk to urge an end to these brutal, unprovoked, and repeated attacks,” he added. “We cannot remain silent. The voices of the victims must be heard.”
Participants are encouraged to wear black clothing during the procession as a sign of mourning. The walk will begin at the PRTV Roundabout Junction in Jos and conclude at the New Government House in Little Rayfield. There, demonstrators intend to present their concerns to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu through Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang.
The protest, organized by the Plateau State Chapter of CAN, is a call for peace, justice, and protection for all. Organizers have also asked Christians to wear black, red, or white clothing to church on Easter Sunday and during the Peace Walk, symbolizing mourning (black), a plea to stop the killings (red), and a peaceful stance against injustice (white).
